itchy itchy itchy!

I know there was an email about itchy hands... and I had it with my DD... but this SUCKS! I was hoping this wasnt going to happen with this baby. I am getting pressure hives and I am starting to get those red itchy spots on my palms again every once in a while!

Has anyone else had this happen. If so, what did you do to help it?? UGH!!!

I know there was an email about itchy hands... and I had it with my DD... but this SUCKS! I was hoping this wasnt going to happen with this baby. I am getting pressure hives and I am starting to get those red itchy spots on my palms again every once in a while!

Has anyone else had this happen. If so, what did you do to help it?? UGH!!!

My hands aren't the problem, it is the rest of my whole body, arms, legs, butt, feet and it only gets bumpy when I itch and then it goes away, I have these itch fits at least once a day and it last about 15-20 mins. I asked my doc about it and she said benedryl will help, but I figure I will suffer, literally, for the 15-20 mins it lasts cause the meds won't work that fast anyway and I don't like taking anything, approved or not with baby. You could also try calamine lotion to see if that gives you some comfort.

My hands aren't the problem, it is the rest of my whole body, arms, legs, butt, feet and it only gets bumpy when I itch and then it goes away, I have these itch fits at least once a day and it last about 15-20 mins. I asked my doc about it and she said benedryl will help, but I figure I will suffer, literally, for the 15-20 mins it lasts cause the meds won't work that fast anyway and I don't like taking anything, approved or not with baby. You could also try calamine lotion to see if that gives you some comfort.

Itching during pregnancy is often a normal side effect, but a
frustrating side effect, of pregnancy. This is particularly the case
when your uterus grows and expands to accommodate your new baby and your
skin stretches. Pregnancy hormones can also result in some itching
during pregnancy as well as changes in your liver
enzymes.

Some women experience unusual itching during pregnancy. This may occur
in the soles of feet or in the palms of your hands while pregnant. This
condition may be caused by increasing levels of bile salts from the
liver in the body during pregnancy.

Treating Itching During Pregnancy
Typically the best way to treat itchy skin during pregnancy is by using
plenty of moisturizer and avoiding drying situations (like hot showers
or baths). A mild soap can also help prevent the skin from feeling too
dry. Some women find a warm bath with soothing products like oatmeal
helps relieve itching skin.

If you do apply a moisturizer, apply it just after getting out of the
bath when your skin is still wet. This will help your skin absorb more
moisture and prevent itching much better than if you simply apply
moisturizer while your skin is dry. Applying a heavy moisturizer like
cocoa butter to your abdomen may also help prevent stretch marks or
reduce their severity during pregnancy.

When Itching During Pregnancy Isn't Ok

Some women develop large patches of itchy bumps along their bellies or a
rash along other areas of their skin during pregnancy. Typically this
occurs during the last trimester. This condition is called pruritic
urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (or, PUPP). This condition
typically pops up first on your stomach, but can spread to other areas
of the body including your thighs or arms. While this condition won't
harm you or your baby, it does result in severe itching that can be
extremely distracting.

In many cases moisturizer alone isn't enough to help cope with PUPP.
Some doctors will prescribe a topical agent to help relieve itching,
while in very severe cases a course of oral steroids may be appropriate.
While uncomfortable and for some, almost 'maddening' this condition
fortunately disappears within days after delivery. Usually women will
only experience this condition once and not during subsequent
deliveries.

Other women develop a rare condition referred to as prurigo during
pregnancy. This condition results in small bumps along the body,
typically on the feet, legs and hands or arms. These bumps also pose no
risk to you or your baby though may result in itching, much like that
of a bug bite in the summer.

In even rarer circumstances some women develop an itchy condition that
involves itchy outbreaks of hives that transform into lesions that look
like small blisters. This condition is referred to as pemphigoid
gestationis. Eruptions can occur on the belly, arms or legs. This
condition is more serious than the above mentioned conditions as it may
contribute to premature labor or preterm delivery. Some babies may also
experience fetal growth retardation as a result of this condition.
Usually pemphigoid gestationis doesn't occur until the third trimester
but some women may experience this condition at the start of pregnancy.
If you do develop any kind of rash you should always inform your doctor
immediately. Your healthcare provider can evaluate the rash to
determine its severity and cause. Fortunately most rashes that occur
during pregnancy are not the result of a serious condition and can be
easily alleviated with traditional over the counter remedies.

What is Cholestasis of Pregnancy
Cholestasis of pregnancy is a rare condition that results from a liver
problem. Roughly 2 percent of pregnant women may develop this
condition, which occurs when bile fails to flow normally in the small
ducts of the liver. This results in bile salt accumulation in the body
and can cause excessive itching. This itching is more intense than
other forms of itching. Some women scratch so severely they end up with
small tears in the skin.

This problem like many other pregnancy related skin conditions clears
shortly after delivery. In some cases your doctor may recommend an
early induction depending on the severity of your condition. Many women
who develop cholestasis of pregnancy will develop the condition in
subsequent pregnancies.

Info from an article I just read.....

Itching during pregnancy is often a normal side effect, but a
frustrating side effect, of pregnancy. This is particularly the case
when your uterus grows and expands to accommodate your new baby and your
skin stretches. Pregnancy hormones can also result in some itching
during pregnancy as well as changes in your liver
enzymes.

Some women experience unusual itching during pregnancy. This may occur
in the soles of feet or in the palms of your hands while pregnant. This
condition may be caused by increasing levels of bile salts from the
liver in the body during pregnancy.

Treating Itching During Pregnancy
Typically the best way to treat itchy skin during pregnancy is by using
plenty of moisturizer and avoiding drying situations (like hot showers
or baths). A mild soap can also help prevent the skin from feeling too
dry. Some women find a warm bath with soothing products like oatmeal
helps relieve itching skin.

If you do apply a moisturizer, apply it just after getting out of the
bath when your skin is still wet. This will help your skin absorb more
moisture and prevent itching much better than if you simply apply
moisturizer while your skin is dry. Applying a heavy moisturizer like
cocoa butter to your abdomen may also help prevent stretch marks or
reduce their severity during pregnancy.

When Itching During Pregnancy Isn't Ok

Some women develop large patches of itchy bumps along their bellies or a
rash along other areas of their skin during pregnancy. Typically this
occurs during the last trimester. This condition is called pruritic
urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy (or, PUPP). This condition
typically pops up first on your stomach, but can spread to other areas
of the body including your thighs or arms. While this condition won't
harm you or your baby, it does result in severe itching that can be
extremely distracting.

In many cases moisturizer alone isn't enough to help cope with PUPP.
Some doctors will prescribe a topical agent to help relieve itching,
while in very severe cases a course of oral steroids may be appropriate.
While uncomfortable and for some, almost 'maddening' this condition
fortunately disappears within days after delivery. Usually women will
only experience this condition once and not during subsequent
deliveries.

Other women develop a rare condition referred to as prurigo during
pregnancy. This condition results in small bumps along the body,
typically on the feet, legs and hands or arms. These bumps also pose no
risk to you or your baby though may result in itching, much like that
of a bug bite in the summer.

In even rarer circumstances some women develop an itchy condition that
involves itchy outbreaks of hives that transform into lesions that look
like small blisters. This condition is referred to as pemphigoid
gestationis. Eruptions can occur on the belly, arms or legs. This
condition is more serious than the above mentioned conditions as it may
contribute to premature labor or preterm delivery. Some babies may also
experience fetal growth retardation as a result of this condition.
Usually pemphigoid gestationis doesn't occur until the third trimester
but some women may experience this condition at the start of pregnancy.
If you do develop any kind of rash you should always inform your doctor
immediately. Your healthcare provider can evaluate the rash to
determine its severity and cause. Fortunately most rashes that occur
during pregnancy are not the result of a serious condition and can be
easily alleviated with traditional over the counter remedies.

What is Cholestasis of Pregnancy
Cholestasis of pregnancy is a rare condition that results from a liver
problem. Roughly 2 percent of pregnant women may develop this
condition, which occurs when bile fails to flow normally in the small
ducts of the liver. This results in bile salt accumulation in the body
and can cause excessive itching. This itching is more intense than
other forms of itching. Some women scratch so severely they end up with
small tears in the skin.

This problem like many other pregnancy related skin conditions clears
shortly after delivery. In some cases your doctor may recommend an
early induction depending on the severity of your condition. Many women
who develop cholestasis of pregnancy will develop the condition in
subsequent pregnancies.

With my 3rd child, a boy, I had the itching literally the enitre 2nd trimester on.......Bendaryl made me so sleepy, and the topical stuff did not help at all. I ended up being on Prescription antihistimines for the entire pregnancy.......I was told that I was allergic to the testosterone in my babies system.......never heard of it before, but he def has A LOT of testosterone!

With my 3rd child, a boy, I had the itching literally the enitre 2nd trimester on.......Bendaryl made me so sleepy, and the topical stuff did not help at all. I ended up being on Prescription antihistimines for the entire pregnancy.......I was told that I was allergic to the testosterone in my babies system.......never heard of it before, but he def has A LOT of testosterone!

With my first pregnancy I had an itchy itchy rash all over. My dr. called it a PUPS rash. I tried everything. I just wanted to pass on that my life saver was dandelion root. For some way, some how... it would take the itch aways so I could sleep. I found someone on the internet that put it in a soap form. I would use it all of the time, to help take the edge off.When the over the counter stuff does not work. Try dandelion root.

With my first pregnancy I had an itchy itchy rash all over. My dr. called it a PUPS rash. I tried everything. I just wanted to pass on that my life saver was dandelion root. For some way, some how... it would take the itch aways so I could sleep. I found someone on the internet that put it in a soap form. I would use it all of the time, to help take the edge off.When the over the counter stuff does not work. Try dandelion root.

I suggest you read about ICP Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, it's a rare condition that needs immediate care. I know you said you had this with your daughter before, but just look into it, if it is icp it's nothing to play around or wait around with. If you start getting itchy on the soles of your feet, contact your doc ASAP> good luck!

I suggest you read about ICP Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, it's a rare condition that needs immediate care. I know you said you had this with your daughter before, but just look into it, if it is icp it's nothing to play around or wait around with. If you start getting itchy on the soles of your feet, contact your doc ASAP> good luck!

For you itchy ladies. My ob recommended I buy a soap from Ranier Soap Works called puppp relief. You can search for it on google. She said she had several patients with this condition that found this soap really effective. I just ordered it and figure anthing is worth a try. Also my peri recommended Aveno soap with oatmeal and ultrahydrating cream with oatmeal. Good luck.kelly

For you itchy ladies. My ob recommended I buy a soap from Ranier Soap Works called puppp relief. You can search for it on google. She said she had several patients with this condition that found this soap really effective. I just ordered it and figure anthing is worth a try. Also my peri recommended Aveno soap with oatmeal and ultrahydrating cream with oatmeal. Good luck.kelly

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